Description
Irresistible Eggnog Cheesecake is the perfect festive dessert that combines creamy richness with classic holiday flavors. This delightful treat features a velvety filling infused with eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or welcoming the New Year, this cheesecake will become a beloved addition to your holiday gatherings. Easy to make and visually stunning, it promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup eggnog
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese in another bowl until smooth; gradually add sugar until fully incorporated.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each; then stir in eggnog, sour cream, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg